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Walden Academy vs. Lake Elementary School

Should you attend Walden Academy or Lake Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Walden Academy
1149 West Wood St.
Willows, CA 95988
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Lake Elementary School
4672 County Road North
Orland, CA 95963
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Walden Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 186 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Walden Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 194 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
186 students
194 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Walden Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lake Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Walden Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lake Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
9 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Walden Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lake Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Walden Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Walden Academy School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lake Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lake Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#5989 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#2283 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Walden Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lake Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
45-49%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walden Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Walden Academy School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lake Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walden Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Walden Academy School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lake Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walden Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Walden Academy School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lake Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Walden Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lake Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
28
20
Grade 1 Students
25
22
Grade 2 Students
25
23
Grade 3 Students
20
22
Grade 4 Students
22
24
Grade 5 Students
19
21
Grade 6 Students
16
20
Grade 7 Students
17
21
Grade 8 Students
14
21

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Walden Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Walden Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lake Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Walden Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Walden Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lake Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
39%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Walden Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Walden Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lake Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Walden Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Walden Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lake Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
40%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Walden Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Walden Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lake Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
18%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Walden Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Walden Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lake Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Walden Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Walden Academy School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lake Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Walden Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Walden Academy School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lake Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Walden Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Walden Academy School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lake Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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